SportTrump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?

The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.

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SportCarney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation

Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.

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Sport'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans

The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.

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SportIt's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed

The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.

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SportTulsi Gabbard to resign as US national intelligence director

Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.

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SportJudge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge says the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported last year is being prosecuted for political reasons.

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SportWhy thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

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SportUS-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error'

Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.

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SportCharges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher

The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.

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SportTrump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated

Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.

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SportPolice officer catches baby dropped from window of burning home

Body cam footage shows the moment a baby was thrown from a window and caught by an officer during a house fire.

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SportThe Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.

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SportWatch: Crews battle blaze as thousands evacuated near Los Angeles

The Sandy Fire ignited in the city of Simi Valley and spread across 1,364 acres (550 hectares) with minimal containment as of Tuesday, officials said.

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SportTeen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.

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SportMusk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue

Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."

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SportThree killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

A note left by one of the teenage suspects contains general "hate rhetoric", investigators say.

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SportMoment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

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SportNew York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue

Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

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SportUS hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened

An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

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SportHonda makes its first annual loss in 70 years

The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.

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SportMadonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup half-time show

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.

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SportUS citizen convicted of running secret Chinese 'police station' in NYC

The secret police station, located above a ramen stall in NYC, is one of at least 100 such facilities that have been reported across 53 countries.

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SportUS inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

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SportDali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

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SportBBC tests out England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds in Kansas City

Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will call home in Kansas City.

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SportTrump ally Kari Lake tapped to be US ambassador to Jamaica

Lake thanked President Trump for nominating her, saying on social media that Jamaica "is a country I know very well, full of incredible people".

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SportTrump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension

The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.

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SportSuspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami

Officials are investigating what caused the incident at a popular marina in southern Florida.

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SportMissing hiker killed in possible bear attack in Montana

Rescue crews spotted the hiker's remains in a densely wooded area, with injuries "consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter".

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SportWhite House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post

The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

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SportInternational cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools

A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

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SportVideo of man throwing rock at seal in Hawaii sparks anger

The Hawaiian monk seal is among the world’s most endangered marine mammals, and disturbing or harming one can lead to fines or criminal penalties.

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SportThe no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

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SportUS to revoke passports of parents with child support debt

Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.

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SportUS judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note

Epstein's former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.

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SportTrump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?

The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.

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SportDriver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpath

A driver was arrested chasing down a boy who was riding his bike in a neighbourhood in the US city of Cheney.

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SportIran considering US proposal to end war, official says

The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.

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SportUS to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI

New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.

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SportBritney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

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SportVoters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

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SportWho shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?

Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".

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SportGermany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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SportWhere's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing

From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.

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